Cash rewards and counseling to help pregnant women quit smoking
Cash Payment and Counseling for Quitting Smoking During Pregnancy
This study is testing if cash rewards and counseling can help pregnant women quit smoking and stay smoke-free.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University Medicine Greifswald Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Greifswald) |
| Trial ID | NCT04572178 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of cash payments and counseling in promoting smoking cessation among pregnant women. It aims to enroll up to 15 participants who are currently smoking and between 15 to 23 weeks pregnant. Participants will receive counseling sessions twice a week and can earn cash rewards for maintaining low carbon monoxide levels. The study includes surveys at various stages of pregnancy and postpartum to evaluate smoking status and the impact of the interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women who smoke at least one cigarette per day and are between 15 to 23 weeks of pregnancy.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or are not currently pregnant will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve smoking cessation rates among pregnant women, leading to better health outcomes for both mothers and their babies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that financial incentives can effectively support smoking cessation, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Current smoking, at least one cigarette per day * Pregnancy, between pregnancy week 15 and 23 Exclusion Criteria: * Inadequate language skills * Cognitive impairment
Where this trial is running
Greifswald
- Institute for Comunity Medicine, Department Prevention Research and Social Medicine — Greifswald, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sabina Ulbricht, Prof. Dr. — University Medicine Greifswald, Dep. Prevention Research and Social Medicine
- Study coordinator: Sabina Ulbricht, Prof. Dr.
- Email: sabina.ulbricht@med.uni-greifswald.de
- Phone: +49 (03834) 867732
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.